Two Chinese Nationals Shot At in Pakistan Amid Rising Security Concerns

KARACHI:  A Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in sourn port city of Karachi on Tuesday, but authorities said attack was t related to militant violence.

China has frequently demanded better security for its nationals working in Pakistan . Last month, two Chinese were killed in a suicide car bombing outside Karachi airport.

Thousands of Chinese are in Pakistan to work for Beijing's multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative, which is building major infrastructure projects. An unkwn number of Chinese are also working at factories in country.

Suhail Jokhoio, spokesperson for provincial home department, said guard involved in textile mill attack was arrested and police are still investigating to determine why man to opened fire.

He said wounded Chinese were taken to a hospital.

Pakistan has said it is committed to providing full security to Chinese working in country.

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